Short Symbol Poems

Short Symbol Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Symbol by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Symbol by length and keyword.


Static Symbol

SYMBOL

A static symbol
placed into an
ink well soon
becomes the 
illusion ~~
worshiped as
real as life

:: ~ ::


Premium Member The Cricket And The Mantis

Cricket, symbol of good luck
Chirping at night like duck

Mantis, jaunting and pray
Lobbying and munching a honey prey
Form: Couplet

Necessity

The horse
simple symbol
power and beauty
said Lisa
I've never known her but I wish.
I see how her presence
is missed.

Impromptu

Stein's rose line
Warhol's can
a symbol without
simile
the artist
once known as
Prince
my Muse is my Muse is my Muse
Form:

Rats In Ties

Dollars and consensus,
Violate our senses,
A symbol condenses,
Our spirit's presence, 
For paper worth less than a cent is.
Form: Rhyme


Symbolick

The keyboard symbol for Cancer
Seldom appears in The Lancer
Because 69
May sometimes define
Supper you shared with a dancer!
Form: Limerick

Premium Member A Simple Red Baseball Cap

who would have ever thought
that simple red baseball cap 
made in the USA
could become 
a worldwide symbol
of hate and greed

Premium Member In These Meads

A
simple
stone block in
an acre of
soil,
star
spangled
symbol of
freedom under
law.


Inspired by a visit to Runnymede
Form: Lyric

Premium Member Our Flag

Our Flag Miracle Man 12/16/2024 It's red, white, and blue a symbol of our country. Love it or leave it!
© Tom Wright  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Cancer Limerick (Adults Only)

Just look at the symbol for Cancer
And about me you'll have your answer
I think its devine
To perform 69
As a great sexual enhancer
© Joe Flach  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Limerick

Premium Member Tiger Tribute

bravery symbol
power and ferocity
jungle predator

distinct paws and stripes
shes used by many sports teams
often flashing teeth
Form: Senryu

The Eagle Flies

Soaring through the open sky
   outstretched wings on which to fly.
Upon the wind her silent ride
   the symbol of our nation's pride.
Form: Rhyme

Still Waters

Tides across another stone

Deepened 
Like 
water

A symbol of home

Fish
Or
Quarrel

Do I rest 
Within the habitat of thyown.
Form: Rhyme

SYMBOLS

Seductive
    plaY in a realm
     of iMagery & rhythm
            Beyond
metaphOrical reflected
     crystaL light
             deSign

Premium Member Apple Pie

An apple pie
is a symbol of life's joys
to know it's the simplest things
that bless us the greatest comfort
and light all worth the while

Premium Member Cameo-The Olive Tree

Fuel and food for thee & me
To Noah a sign of life
And others ,a symbol to end strife-
A pictorial arbor emblem
To encompass God's kingdom
Form: Narrative

Pisa Tower

All the nations met,
Chat,
All the things came correct,
Brought the World straight,
A symbol they thought,
The Pisa they built,
Now tilt!

Premium Member Sequence-Symbol Signs

Daisy
and nettle,
poppy petal,
willow weeds..symbol
life's deeds-
pain and
innocence,
forsaken love-
tragedy lies beneath
death's sheaf
Form: Cinqku

Palms of Victory

Stand tall stately palm.
Straight high slender with long leaves.
You symbol of victory!
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Sentry

Sentry sits alone,
Amid fallen heroes graves.
He was their symbol.

Quietly he sits.
It is fitting he keep watch,
For they gave their all.
© Judy Ball  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Senryu

Broken Arrow

In the gray dawn,

surrounded by prairie,
 
a lone buffalo.

A symbol of heritage,

it sheds a tear;

Not for the dead,

but the living.

Candle

The wick burns eternally
Slow lazy flame dancing
Moves like a snake charmer
Though its symbol is of pure power
Its fragile life is easy to snuff
© Nick Faber  Create an image from this poem.
Form:

Red Rose the Symbol

Red Rose the symbol
                                        lovers dream for love only  
                                         Loveless heart unknown
Form: Haiku

Premium Member chalcedony

chalcedony
a symbol of strength
revered by seventh daughters of seventh daughters
green with streaks of red
looks a bit like slate with blood stains

A Single Rose

You gave a single rose, to me. It's fragrant petals bloomed, for me. A vibrant colour red, to see. A symbol of a lifetime, to be.
Form: Ballad

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